The NON-political chit chat thread

[mmhmm]

Dec 31, 2013 6:13:07 GMT -5 weltschmerz said:

I do it in the upper buttock. I know it's not ideal, but I just can't inject myself in the arm or thigh. I just can't. Even the buttock is hard for me to do.

I have no problem injecting other people, however.

I'd make a terrible junkie.

LOL!  I've never had to give myself an injection, but I absolutely hate giving them to other people; especially, intramuscular injections.  I'd fight tooth-and-nail for an IV alternative!

Were I to have to inject myself, I'd choose the thigh for intramuscular, simply because it's easier to visualize and get the right angle.  I just want a clear view of where I'm going!

[deziloooooo]

Jan 4, 2014 14:03:08 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

Insulin is injected subcutaneously, deziloooooo, so tapping isn't necessary.  It's done for intramuscular injections because it helps to keep the medication in the muscle (so it doesn't seep out into the surrounding tissues). 

ok...thanks for the reply..I guess I missed the type of injection here...possible why never was told about "Tapping " on instruction in past on my injections...will say by pinching skin and then injecting one does away with just about all types of discomfort...unless one hits a repeated injected area that is...

[mmhmm]

Jan 7, 2014 14:08:55 GMT -5 deziloooooo said:

Jan 4, 2014 14:03:08 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

Insulin is injected subcutaneously, deziloooooo, so tapping isn't necessary.  It's done for intramuscular injections because it helps to keep the medication in the muscle (so it doesn't seep out into the surrounding tissues). 

ok...thanks for the reply..I guess I missed the type of injection here...possible why never was told about "Tapping " on instruction in past on my injections...will say by pinching skin and then injecting one does away with just about all types of discomfort...unless one hits a repeated injected area that is...

Yep.  The insulin needles used today are so tiny they're nearly painless, and the fact that the insulin only has to go below the skin and not into a muscle makes it pretty easy.  That's a good thing when you have to inject more often, as does being careful to rotate your sites.

[djAdvocate]

mmhm: i haven't seen you in a while.  is everything ok?

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Feb 28, 2014 23:05:02 GMT -5 djAdvocate said:

mmhm: i haven't seen you in a while.  is everything ok?

She's been posting all over the place and seems just fine.     Maybe the inherent unpleasantness that comes out of posters when posting on P+M has made her want a friendlier enviroment.  Hell, sometimes I see one of my own posts here and think, boy I sounded like a self serving asshole on that one.  Could have worded it much better. 

[mmhmm]

Feb 28, 2014 23:05:02 GMT -5 djAdvocate said:

mmhm: i haven't seen you in a while.  is everything ok?

I'm around, as jma says.  I post here and there, but don't have the time I once had as mother's care is becoming more intensive.  Spent day before yesterday in the ER as she complained of chest pain, shortness of breath and nausea (she's never nauseated).  She's also moving along into dementia, so I have to be more vigilant.  Still, I'm here and reading.  I just try to avoid getting into really serious discussion, as I don't have the time to devote to them as they deserve.

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Mar 1, 2014 9:37:15 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

Feb 28, 2014 23:05:02 GMT -5 djAdvocate said:

mmhm: i haven't seen you in a while.  is everything ok?

I'm around, as jma says.  I post here and there, but don't have the time I once had as mother's care is becoming more intensive.  Spent day before yesterday in the ER as she complained of chest pain, shortness of breath and nausea (she's never nauseated).  She's also moving along into dementia, so I have to be more vigilant.  Still, I'm here and reading.  I just try to avoid getting into really serious discussion, as I don't have the time to devote to them as they deserve.

mmhmm, if you don't mind me asking, how old is your mom? I'm currently taking care of my mom-in-law (with my DW's help of course) who is 82 and is also just starting into dementia. She's still in her own house but we don't know how long it's going to last. It's sad to see, but also a part of life we have no choice about. Care-giving is tough for close family.

[mmhmm]

Mar 1, 2014 9:49:05 GMT -5 @jma23 said:

Mar 1, 2014 9:37:15 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

I'm around, as jma says.  I post here and there, but don't have the time I once had as mother's care is becoming more intensive.  Spent day before yesterday in the ER as she complained of chest pain, shortness of breath and nausea (she's never nauseated).  She's also moving along into dementia, so I have to be more vigilant.  Still, I'm here and reading.  I just try to avoid getting into really serious discussion, as I don't have the time to devote to them as they deserve.

mmhmm, if you don't mind me asking, how old is your mom? I'm currently taking care of my mom-in-law (with my DW's help of course) who is 82 and is also just starting into dementia. She's still in her own house but we don't know how long it's going to last. It's sad to see, but also a part of life we have no choice about. Care-giving is tough for close family.

Mother is 92, jma.  She's lived with me since my father died 12 years ago.  My late husband helped care for her until he passed away nearly 6 years ago.  Since then, it's been mother and I. I've often thought how much I've learned during that time about the family's side of care-giving.  I can remember sending patients home from the hospital and wondering how in the heck that poor family was going to deal with the issues associated with home care.  Many couldn't have afforded a nursing home even if they would have considered one.  Caring for a loved one who's moving slowly through the dying process is much more difficult than I ever imagined, and I'm a professional.  I taught classes for nurses in death and dying.  Now, I realize I didn't know the half of it!

I'm sorry to hear your MIL is moving into dementia.  Some people progress very slowly, while others progress quickly.  You just have to keep your eyes open, make sure she's got people checking on her often, and make plans for what you're going to do when she can no longer live at home.  Demented folks are so forgetful they're likely to leave stove burners on, forget to lock their doors, get lost (even in the house), or wander away from home.  It's really a very sad thing to watch.  My thoughts are with you and your wife.  I do understand.  If I can ever help in any way, even just as a shoulder to cry on, don't hesitate to ask.

[weltschmerz]

Ugh!

I'm in agony! I can't move my arm at all, my L shoulder is killing me. It wakes me up screaming from my sleep. I can't put my bra or seat belt on. I think it's arthritis. It doesn't really feel like bursitis, which I've had in the past.

There's no point in going to the clinic. I'm "allergic" to all NSAIDS and an anti-inflammatory is the only thing that will help. My GI tract already looks like Belgian lace from the last time I took an NSAID and almost ended up bleeding to death and needing transfusions.

Sushi is of no help at all. If I ask him to pass me the remote, he tells me to piss off.

Stupid cat.

[mmhmm]

Wow!  That doesn't sound like arthritis, either, Welts!  I wonder if there's some sort of tendon or ligament problem.

[weltschmerz]

Mar 12, 2014 16:13:11 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

Wow!  That doesn't sound like arthritis, either, Welts!  I wonder if there's some sort of tendon or ligament problem.

You'd think so, but it appeared out of the blue, not after doing something to or with my arm.  I wasn't shoveling or gardening or lifting heavy objects or moving in weird ways during yoga.

[mmhmm]

Damn!  Arthritis doesn't usually wake you up with acute pain like that.  Normally, it's more of a chronic, dull ache that you know is there.  Is it still bad?  Any numbness or tingling?  Do you have trouble reaching behind you, or across to the other shoulder?

[weltschmerz]

Still bad. No numbness or tingling. I can touch my other shoulder but can't reach behind my back. At all.

Maybe it is bursitis, after all. It's been decades since I've had a bout, so my memory may not be all that clear. Looks like a cortisone shot may be in order. Works like magic, usually.

I'd go to the local clinic, but there were too many idiots who refused a flu shot, so the waiting rooms are packed. My son's girlfriend waited about 6 hours to be seen.

They should have listened to me. I said it sounds like the flu and they can't do anything.

They told her it's the flu and they can't do anything.

[mmhmm]

Or, maybe it's impingement syndrome, possibly caused by a bone spur.  That's kinda what it sounds like.  It would be a good idea to get it looked at, anyway. If a cortisone shot will give you relief, it's worth it!  It sounds horrible!

I love these folks who run to the ER with the freaking flu!  Call your doc if you're just starting to feel lousy and get some Tamiflu.  Otherwise, suck it up, buttercup!

[bimetalaupt]

Dec 28, 2013 11:02:46 GMT -5 nutty said:

What is the best to use for b12 shots?

nutty,

Nerve damage. It works weather it works or not. To get better you need that red shot. but not everyone can adsorb b12 due to problems of a lack of a factor needed to adsorb b12.

Bruce

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[❤ mollymouser ❤]

HEY! This is nice ... I can actually READ the computer screen now! (grin) It's official .... I've finally reached "grownup" status (now that I have bifocals!) We picked up my new high definition progressions transition lenses and I'm getting used to actually seeing things. Gosh, I need to dust.

[mmhmm]

Glad you got your eyes back, molly!  That's great! 

[weltschmerz]

I was eating spaghetti in the living room the other day, watching Cosmos. I heard a crackling noise coming from the kitchen and the inside of the microwave was on fire. I was heating something up and forgot to remove the metal twist-tie, which set the paper towel on fire. After putting out the fire and treating the resulting burn on my hand, I returned to my meal and my show.

There was a pair of underpants in my bowl of spaghetti.

Evidently Sushi was chowing down and couldn't finish it. He tries to bury his leftovers, but it's rather difficult on glass table tops or wood floors, so he finds stuff to pile on top, saving it for later.

I don't know where he got them from, but at least it was a pair of clean underpants.

Stupid cat.

[mmhmm]

Yikes!  Fire in the hole is bad enough!  Underpants in the spaghetti is disaster!  As you say, at least they were clean!  Gotta love that Sushi!

I spent the morning cleaning my oven, only to find out there's cat hair between the outside of the oven door and the inside of the oven door.  Damned stuff can be seen through the window in the oven door.  I guess I spend tomorrow morning taking the oven door apart.  How in the seven halls of hell did cat hair get in there?!?

[weltschmerz]

Mar 19, 2014 14:09:11 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

Yikes!  Fire in the hole is bad enough!  Underpants in the spaghetti is disaster!  As you say, at least they were clean!  Gotta love that Sushi!

I spent the morning cleaning my oven, only to find out there's cat hair between the outside of the oven door and the inside of the oven door.  Damned stuff can be seen through the window in the oven door.  I guess I spend tomorrow morning taking the oven door apart.  How in the seven halls of hell did cat hair get in there?!?

I remember those days. Couscous was a white longhair. You could peel a banana and find hair in it.

Last night's episode...

-Mom!! I was on the phone! Did Sushi take my baked potato?

-Well, there's sour cream all over the stairs and he's chowing down on something under the coffee table, so I'm going to go with "yes". Do you want it back?

--Ummm, no thanks. He can keep it.

Stupid cat.

[mmhmm]

Sushi is my kinda guy.  Lotsa schmaltz! 

[weltschmerz]

Mar 20, 2014 13:33:34 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

Sushi is my kinda guy.  Lotsa schmaltz! 

Oddly enough, schmaltz is the one thing he won't eat.

[Jaguar]

Shit this is funny.

[mmhmm]

Mar 20, 2014 17:22:20 GMT -5 weltschmerz said:

Mar 20, 2014 13:33:34 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

Sushi is my kinda guy.  Lotsa schmaltz! 

Oddly enough, schmaltz is the one thing he won't eat.

ROFL!  A whole new menu!  Sushi proof!  Eureka!  I think you've got it!

[djAdvocate]

ok, i am already sick of the top banner ads.  make them stop.  or make them smaller.

[weltschmerz]

Mar 12, 2014 16:13:11 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

Wow!  That doesn't sound like arthritis, either, Welts!  I wonder if there's some sort of tendon or ligament problem.

I went to the clinic, finally. Rotator cuff. They gave me 2 cortisone shots which did absolutely nothing, and they can't give me Rx NSAIDs.

I knew I shouldn`t have gone.

[mmhmm]

Oh, man!  Rotator cuff injuries are the pits!  They hurt like hell and take forever to heal!  Did the doc say what kind of damage you did?

[Jaguar]

Get better Welts.

[ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ]

Your "Sushi" stories crack me up.

I've heard of Sponge Bob-Square Pants - but never Spaghetti-Underpants.

[weltschmerz]

Apr 5, 2014 15:57:52 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

Oh, man!  Rotator cuff injuries are the pits!  They hurt like hell and take forever to heal!  Did the doc say what kind of damage you did?

Rotator cuff tendinitis. It does hurt like hell. I cry putting my seat belt on and my son has to help me get dressed.

I told you about injuring my R arm several years ago, having surgery and being on permanent disability. I'm still working light duty and can't lift anything over 5 kilos. The fact that I have to do everything with my L arm, including shoveling, probably led to this.

Now I have a good bad arm and a bad good arm.

This really sucks.